Engle Pond Dam
Engle Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Ogemaw County, Michigan, built in 1936. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Engle Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Engle Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Wayne Greene (private). It impounds the Crapo Creek near West Branch.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1936, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/02/2019.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ogemaw |
| Nearest City | West Branch |
| River/Stream | Crapo Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.32167, -84.18500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Wayne Greene |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/02/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00291 |
| Federal ID | MI00291 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |